Gastralieve Digestive Support Supplement For Dogs

Digestive Support Formula

Gastralieve supports
optimal gastric health without suppressing stomach acid or impairing the
natural digestive process. Contains Zinc-Carnosine, a proprietary chelated
compound that beneficially adheres to the gastric mucosa, providing an
additional barrier of protection against damage. Stimulates mucosal
defense mechanisms and promotes localized tissue repair of irritated stomach
lining. An effective adjunct for dogs on NSAID therapy that can be
safely given with other supplements or medications. Protects gastric
mucosal cells from damage due to bacterial toxins, dietary indiscretions and
NSAID (pain medications) use.

Chelated Zinc-Carnosine
with Vitamin E

Helps protect stomach
lining from NSAID damage

Speeds repair of damaged
gastric epithelium

When the digestive process is upset, clinical signs of gastric distress
occur.

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Loss of Appetite

Lethargy

Depression

The Canine Digestive System

Gastric distress is a common complaint received from
dog owners. The canine digestive process can take up to ten hours as food is
slowly converted into nutrients and absorbed. After food is chew and
swallowed, proteolytic enzymes and hydrochloric acid from gastric glands
break down proteins. In healthy dogs, secretions from mucus cells protect
the gastric epithelium from damage and ensure a healthy digestive process.

The normal
digestive process in dogs can be disrupted by a number of common factors.
Aggressive factors include:

Medications like
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs): Deramaxx, EtoGesic (Etodolac),
Metacam, Novox, Previcox, Rimadyl (Carprofen), Vetprofen, Zubrin.
While necessary for the continued quality of life in dogs with
arthritis, they can have the unintended consequence of of damaging the
stomach lining.

Allergens

Diet

Bacterial
infections and toxins

Parasites

Stress

Seemingly
unrelated problems with internal organs like the liver or kidneys

Gastric Distress

Difficulties with the
normal digestive process can quickly lead to gastric distress in dogs.
Mucosal secretions decrease, limiting protection of the gastric lining from
caustic acid and enzymes. Inflammation can lead to irritation and erosion of
the stomach wall. If left unchecked, ulceration and other life-threatening
consequences can result.

The Science and
Synergy of Gastralieve Cheleated Zinc-Carnosine

Zinc-Carnosine in
Gastralieve combines elemental zinc and the di=peptide L-carnosine in a
chelated, stable compound with synergistic benefits. Gastralieve chelate has
been shown to be nearly 3 times more effective in healing gastric damage
than zinc or carnosine alone, or non-chelated zinc plus carnosine.

“I founded Medi-Vet back in 1998, because I believe no animal should go without proper healthcare due to inflated costs. This belief still guides us to this day.” – Dr. Kent P. Walker, DVM, Founder and CEO